here’s why i’m talking with strangers.
i’m waiting alone at the bus stop. i’m using my handy dandy “catch the bus” app, so when i see the glowing orange light of an approaching bus i’m a bit surprised. the app says i still have 5 minutes to wait.
as the bus gets closer, i see it’s the #10. ah ha, see, i’m waiting for the #9.
the brakes screech their protest as the driver slows for me — a potential rider.
he opens the door and makes eye contact.
i shake my head.
he points up, presumably at the sign labeling the bus as a #10, making sure i’m sure this isn’t the bus i want.
i smile and motion to him to continue on.
he waves and closes the door, off to the next stop.
it appears whole conversations can be had without speaking at all.
Abigail Mumford 